Helping the Columbus-area Jewish community be prepared, connected, and safe.
JewishColumbus works to help the Columbus-area Jewish community increase preparedness, strengthen awareness, and feel confident responding to antisemitic threats, suspicious activity, and safety concerns.
Our efforts focus on communication with law enforcement, coordination with Jewish security organizations, and support for local agencies, synagogues, schools, and community partners.
“A full 63% of religious hate crimes are motivated by antisemitism—targeting a group that makes up just 2.4% of our population. Foreign terrorist organizations… continue to target Jewish Americans in their attack plots. But we also confront the threat of people here, on our soil, whose hateful views—often paraded online—boil over into acts of violence.”
Director Christopher Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation, November 10, 2022
Our Security Goal
JewishColumbus’ security goal is to help the Columbus-area Jewish community be and feel safe, including building the confidence to respond to antisemitic threats and incidents.
We work with law enforcement, Jewish security organizations, and community partners to share information, strengthen preparedness, and identify best practices that support safety across the community.
What To Do If You Witness an Emergency
If something feels dangerous or urgent, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Call 9-1-1 Immediately If You Witness:
- Any act of violence
- Destruction or defacement of property
- Suspicious activity, such as menacing behavior, active loitering, probing security measures, or unusual questioning or photographing
Report Antisemitic Incidents
If you witness antisemitic markings on property or antisemitic harassment or intimidation toward Jewish persons, please report it to JewishColumbus.
Include photos when possible.
Report an Incident
If you witness antisemitic markings, harassment, intimidation, or suspicious activity that is not an immediate emergency, report it to JewishColumbus.
How JewishColumbus Supports Community Security
JewishColumbus helps strengthen security preparedness through communication, coordination, awareness, and shared resources.
Law Enforcement Liaison
JewishColumbus works with law enforcement partners to strengthen communication, awareness, and preparedness across the Columbus-area Jewish community.
Threat Awareness
JewishColumbus coordinates with Jewish security organizations and community partners to collect and share intelligence and expertise.
Preparedness
JewishColumbus helps identify measures and protocols that support safety, readiness, and response across the community.